Larry Simonson
February 9, 1950 ~ August 21, 2015
Larry passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 at his home in Hillsboro at the age of 65.
Larry Mayo Simonson was born February 9, 1950 in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Maynard and Florence Simonson.
Larry worked at Western Potato in Grand Forks in 1976 before starting Simonson Construction in 1981 in Grandin, ND. He and his wife made their home in Grandin and they had three wonderful kids. They moved to Hillsboro where he purchased the A & R Bar and continued with construction work as well. Larry loved playing cards, fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
Larry is survived by his sons – Darrel Simonson, Keith (Margo) Simonson, Randy Simonson; his grandchildren - Keith Jr., Jack, Wyatt; his wife, Betty Simonson; his brother, Manley Simonson and his sister, Judy Nyberg.
He was preceded in death in death by his parents, his sisters, Elenora and Shirley, and his brother, Jerry.
Funeral Services will be held 1 PM Tuesday at St John Lutheran church in Hillsboro ND. Visitation will be visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be held in the Grandin Community Cemetery in Grandin. A Celebration of Life will be held following the burial ceremony at the A&R Bar in Hillsboro.
R.I.P.
I did not know Larry as well as my husband but I know he will be missed.
Larry you had a heart of gold. You would do anything to help someone in need. You will be missed by many my friend. Fly with the angels and Godspeed!!
Randy. Sincere Sympathy and prayers to you at the loss of your father. Take Care! Love and Gods Blessings Maryann
Rest in Peace Larry. To the family, so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to read about Larry. We send our sincere sympathy.
Rip Larry you will be missed
Rest In Peace Larry
Sweet Man, Thoughts and prayers to the family.
So sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss rest in peace Larry
Our sympathies to Larry’s family. May the memories you have of your time with him guide you through the coming days.
I will miss very much and he will always be in heart and soul.
Our sympathy to Larry’s family. Larry helped a lot of people. He had a big heart. He started the Hillsboro Days Kids fishing derby because he wanted the kids to have fun! he loved his family. you are all in our prayers.
Hey old buddy, going to miss you.
Darrel, sorry to hear about your dad. Our sympathy to you and your family.
So very sorry for your loss of Larry he was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Brad and Marci Anderson